LK-1451

INCI: Cyclopentasiloxane and Dimethiconol

Introduction:

Nowadays, with the increasing demand for high-performance ingredients in personal care products, formulators face the challenge of achieving both superior functionality and luxurious sensory experiences. Consumers expect products that not only work well but also feel great to use. They expect products to deliver results while also being comfortable and enjoyable to apply.
Introducing LK-1451 is a premium blend of high molecular weight Dimethiconol and Cyclopentasiloxane (D5), specifically designed to elevate

the sensory experience and functional performance of personal care products. In skin care, it provides an exceptionally soft, velvety feel, improving spreadability and overall texture. For hair care, it imparts a silky, smooth finish, enhancing manageability and combability. In sunscreens, LK-1451 exceptional properties ensure long-lasting effectiveness while maintaining breathability and comfort. With its advanced performance and luxurious feel, it meets the highest standards of quality and user satisfaction.

Key Features:

  • Soft velvety feel: Imparts a luxurious, soft, and velvety feel while remaining breathable.
  • Durable finish: Maintains the integrity of the application over time.
  • Conditioning effect: Provides excellent conditioning, facilitates combing with smooth finish.
  • Enhanced spreadability: Improves the spread of formulations, ensuring even application for a smooth and flawless finish.
  • Non-greasy texture: Leaves a silky, non-greasy finish, ensuring comfort without a heavy residue.

Physical Parameters:

Applications:

Hair Care: Conditioners, Serums and Hair Styling Products

  • Silky feel: Adds a smooth, silky texture to hair.
  • Enhanced manageability: Improves ease of combability and styling.
  • Conditioning effect: Ensures a smooth finish with excellent conditioning properties.

Skin Care: Moisturizing Cream, Lotion, and Body milk

  • Soft feel: Provides a soft, silky finish in lotions and creams.
  • Spreadability: Improves spreadability in for smoother application.
  • Long lasting: Acts as a barrier, offering long-lasting performance and comfort.

Color Cosmetics: Primer, Foundation, BB Cream, CC Cream, Lip-stick, Lip-gloss

  • Water repellency: Provides water repellency and long lasting adherence.
  • Ease of blending: Enhances texture, blend ability and performance of cosmetic formulations.
  • Compatibility: Compatible with a wide range of ingredients, improving sensory experiences.

Sun Care Formulations: Creams, Lotions, Gels and Sticks

  • Silky texture: Enhances the smooth, luxurious feel of sunscreens.
  • Durable finish: Maintains the protective layer on the skin for extended wear.
  • Lasting comfort: Provides prolonged comfort and efficacy throughout the day.

FAQs

What is the role of Cyclopentasiloxane (D-5) in LK-1451?

Cyclopentasiloxane (D-5) is a volatile silicone that serves as a solvent for the active ingredients, providing a silky, smooth texture upon application. It evaporates after use, leaving the film-forming Dimethiconol behind, which helps provide the durable, long-lasting effect in formulations.

No LK-1451 is not compatible with natural oils. It is compatible with silicones.

Yes, LK-1451 is compatible with water-based formulations, making it suitable for emulsions like lotions and creams. With suitable emulsifiers, it can be used emulsions-based systems.

LK-1451 does not significantly affect the pH of most formulations. It can used in a wide range of pH systems typically found in skin care and hair care products without the need for pH adjustments.

Yes, LK-1451 is suitable for use in hair care products. It provides shine, smoothness, and a light coating that improves the texture of the hair while resisting the effects of washing. This makes it particularly useful in leave-in conditioners, serums, and styling products.

No LK-1451 is not compatible with paraffin oil directly, but incorporating it and other ingredients in a specific concentration makes it compatible.

We can formulate a sunscreen with the ingredient LK-1451, but please note that as it contains Dimethiconol it can form lumps with inorganic sunscreening agents like zinc oxide and titanium oxide while application, but it is compatible organic sunscreening agent.

Yes! We can formulate conditioner with LK-1451 incorporating it in silicone phase. It will give soft and silky feel to the hair while providing lightweight feel and frizz control without weighing it down.

It depends on final viscosity of serum desired, but 20-40% of LK-1451 generally added in Hair serums.

In the range of 5-10% of LK-1451 is adequate to incorporate in body lotion for smooth and lightweight feel.

No, LK-1451 is not manufactured in China. It is produced by Elkay Chemicals in India, adhering to high-quality manufacturing standards and strict regulatory compliance. We ensure consistent product quality and reliable supply from our state-of-the-art facility in India.

Yes, LK-1451 manufactured by Elkay Chemicals in India is available for international shipping. We supply to customers across various global regions, including:
North America, South America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Australia.
Our logistics and export team ensures smooth and compliant delivery to all major international markets. For detailed shipping information and support, please contact our sales team.

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